What is the best way go from 90% to !00%?

What is the best way go from 90% to !00%?

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Mar 13 09 11:06 AM

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Hey vets, I was wondering if any one could give me some advice. As I had stated in a previous question I am at 90%. Since I was in an Artilery unit I have
some significant hearing loss.
But since I could not make it to my hearing evaluation, I was denied a rating for hearing loss. Should I submit another claim and risk a complete reevalution
and lowering of my rating? I am told that even if I recieve 10% for hearing loss I may not be rated at 100%. ...90% + 10% = 90%. Anyone have any Ideas?

90% + 10% = 91% (VA math). You would need at least 50% to go to 95% (rounded up to 100%). Only you know if your disabilities can stand another look but all of
them are subject to review.. Yes you can be rated lower.

ADAvulcan wrote:
Since I just had my C&P exams last year, what do you think the chances of them reevaluating me again so soon if I submit a claim for hearing loss?

You can ask for reevaluation any time you think it is necessary. I doubt any hearing loss will get you to the magic numbe rof 100%. The va does not add ratings
together they combine then using a scale. You asked what is the best way to get to 100%... Let me tell you there is no good way, I've been rated IU and now
100% and no matter how you cut it it sucks be rated 100%. If you really have a condition that prevents you from work then request IU otherwise leave it
alone...

Perhaps the best way would be to claim unemployability. To do so, you should be unemployable and have the support of medical evidence to back this claim. Also,
the conditions that make you unemployable must be service connected. If you are unemployable, you should also consider filing for social security disability.

Another way to get to 100% is by having another service connected claim rated at 50% or more. You don't mention what conditions make up your 90% If any of
these conditions worsen, you may have a claim for increased compensation. Do you have a stressor? Did you see combat and were left with life experiences that
have caused anxieties or stress? Depression? Where you wounded in combat? Only you would know if you suffer from PTSD. If so, file for it.

It would be interesting to know how long you were in the military. I say this because there may be things in your medical records that give you grounds for a
claim that you might have missed. If I was you I would get a copy of my service medical records and go through them and bump what you find up against the CFR.
If there is something there such as an injury or chronic disease (e.g. asthma, sinusitis, allergies,stomach problems, arthritis, high blood pressure) you may
have grounds for an additional claim.

Have your hearing evaluated by the VA to get a hearing aid. Take the results and compare your score to the chart. It will tell you if it will do you any good
but I would have it C&P'd even if it is 0 percent. If it goes down in the future you are already SC'd. JMHO

I was never good in math let alone VA math. I get 30% for PTSD, 20% for my back and 10% for my knee. In the VA world that is 50%. huh? Any way to add to this
i just put in for a claim for my ear ( buzzing all the time.) if I get 10% what in the world would that be? 60% ? 70%? 1,000,000% How does this stuff work!! I
am lost. I just need it printed out for me. Thanks

To answer your question without the math, the way you get a higher rating is with overwhelming evidence.
Buddy letters, doctors statements, war stories the VA can verify using names, dates, locations, and unit you were in at the time.
The more honest evidence you have the better. Don't send the VA any documents you have already submitted to them.

Like most of the guys have said your best bet at this point is to apply for IU, if you qualify.

No matter how many times I read the explanation about the math....it just gets cloudier.
Initially I was rated at 20% for my Diabetes.
Then I was awarded. 20% for Peripheral Neuropathy Right Leg
Then I was awarded. 20% for Peripheral Neuropathy Left Leg bilateral consideration granted.
Then I was awarded. 70% for PTSD
I am presently rated at 90%
I filed a claim for unemployibility increase. Can I get a bump large enough to increase to 100%

wgold20107 wrote:
No matter how many times I read the explanation about the math....it just gets cloudier. Initially I was rated at 20% for my Diabetes. Then I was awarded. 20% for Peripheral Neuropathy Right Leg Then I was awarded. 20% for Peripheral Neuropathy Left Leg bilateral consideration granted. Then I was awarded. 70% for PTSD I am presently rated at 90% I filed a claim for unemployibility increase. Can I get a bump large enough to increase to 100%

ENTER BILATERAL FACTORS

ENTER INDIVIDUAL FACTORS

Bilateral Name

Rating, %

Combined %

Disability Name

Rating, %

Combined %

PN rt leg

20

20

Bilaterals

40

40

PN lt leg

20

36

PTSD

70

82

Diabetes

20

86

Combined Bilaterals

36

Combined + 10%

39.6

Rounded Bilateral,%

40

Combined %

86

Rating, %

90

You are being compensated at 90%, your cimbined % would be 86% rounded up to 90.

Any new increase would be combined to 86, not 90.

You need a new 70% or higher to combine with 86 to bring you above 95 and an 100% schedular ratilng.

My experience and understanding is that when you file for IU they review ALL of your SC conditions in an effort to increase them to get you to 100% secular. I have also heard that during this process they could find that reducing a condition is a real possibility as well. I was recently increased from 80 - 90% yet denied IU. I have read that it is seldom that someones ratings are decreased during this process, however it is still a real possibility. Best of luck and thank you for your service. J

SCPOUSN wrote:My experience and understanding is that when you file for IU they review ALL of your SC conditions in an effort to increase them to get you to 100% secular. I have also heard that during this process they could find that reducing a condition is a real possibility as well. I was recently increased from 80 - 90% yet denied IU. I have read that it is seldom that someones ratings are decreased during this process, however it is still a real possibility. Best of luck and thank you for your service. J

SCPOUSN,

Do you have a s/c disability that is at least 40%? Did the VA explain why you were denied IU? Were you working at the time of your application for IU?

SCPOUSN wrote:My experience and understanding is that when you file for IU they review ALL of your SC conditions in an effort to increase them to get you to 100% secular. I have also heard that during this process they could find that reducing a condition is a real possibility as well. I was recently increased from 80 - 90% yet denied IU. I have read that it is seldom that someones ratings are decreased during this process, however it is still a real possibility. Best of luck and thank you for your service. J

I find this interesting. I am at 90% (92%) and have filled for I/U. I wonder if they would review my VA medical files and then give me that little bump (if evidence is found) instead of granting I/U.

SCPOUSN wrote:My experience and understanding is that when you file for IU they review ALL of your SC conditions in an effort to increase them to get you to 100% secular. I have also heard that during this process they could find that reducing a condition is a real possibility as well. I was recently increased from 80 - 90% yet denied IU. I have read that it is seldom that someones ratings are decreased during this process, however it is still a real possibility. Best of luck and thank you for your service. J

I find this interesting. I am at 90% (92%) and have filled for I/U. I wonder if they would review my VA medical files and then give me that little bump (if evidence is found) instead of granting I/U.

They first try to get you to 100% schedular before they consider IU. That's my ALL your service connected conditions are examined. In fact on eBenefits it shows up for a request for increase on all your disabilities.